1999: High winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts to around 55 mph caused some spotty tree and building damage throughout Big Stone and Traverse counties. On Highway 10 just west of Browns Valley, the high winds blew a semi tractor/trailer full of 12,000 pounds of meat off the road and into a ditch. High winds from 30 to 50 mph gusting to near 65 mph also caused building and tree damage throughout central, north central, and northeast South Dakota. In Eureka, the high winds blew down a large part of the ballpark fence. In Mellette, a 250-foot diameter grain-bin under construction also received some damage from the high winds.

1999: Due to extremely dry and windy conditions, a large grassland fire began in Corson County as a result of an electrical short from water well on October 31st.

The fire continued into the afternoon hours on November 2nd. On October 31st, strong south winds caused the fire to rapidly spread north towards the community of Bullhead. As a result, some elderly people and those with respiratory problems had to be evacuated from Bullhead. The wind then shifted to the northwest and increased rapidly during the evening hours on the 31st, causing the fire to spread southeast along the Grand River towards two farms. One farm family had to be evacuated as the fire came within one mile of their home. The fire de

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